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State Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Chap 969: Sec. 54-251, 252, 254
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-254
What information must registrants provide?
Chap 969: 54-251
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Every 90 days by mail Chap 969: Sec. 54-257
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-257
Duration: Either 10 yrs. Chap 969: Sec. 54-251
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251
Or life Chap 969: 54-252
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Mental disease or defect. Chap 969: Sec. 54-255
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-255
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Public notification Chap 969: Sec. 54-258
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/sup/chap_969.htm#sec_54-258
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
No.
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Within 3 days Chap 969: Sec. 54-251 and 252
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-251
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_969.htm#sec_54-252
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
Chap 952: Sec. 53-21; § 53a-70 – 74; 53a-81 – 89; 53a-90a; 53a-191 ; 54-102a
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes. Chap 952: 53-a-40; Chap 961: 54-125e
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-40
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2017/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-125e
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
No.
What are the state civil commitment laws?
None.
What is the age of consent?
Age 16. Chap 952: 53a-71a.1
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes. Chap 952: 53a-71a.1
https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm#sec_53a-71
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison and parole.
Link needed.
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
http://www.communitynotification.com/cap_office_disclaimer.php?office=54567
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2016/rpt/pdf/2016-R-0098.pdf
https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf
How does the state’s legislative process work?
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
bills by subject:
https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgasubjectsearch/default.asp
Best keywords are:
search by key words ’sex offense; sexual offender’
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
Joint Judiciary
https://www.cga.ct.gov/jud/
Joint Public Safety and Security Committee
https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps/
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
http://www.palegislature.us/WU01/LI/LI/CT/HTM/42/00.097.099.025..HTM
House https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/hlist.asp
Senate https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/menu/slist.asp
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
Response needed.
http://sheriffalerts.com/cap_contact.php?office=54567
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Response needed.
http://www.ctosj.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Response needed.
Link needed.
Other helpful information
This seems very fact based and reform oriented.
https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/MegansLaw.pdf